Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Dr. Wayne Whiteman

Director of the Office of Student Services and Senior Academic Professional School of Mechanical Engineering

This course is an introduction to learning and applying the principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems.

School of Mechanical Engineering

Module 6 Learning Outcome

Calculate forces acting on systems of particles/multibody problems.

Systems of Particles/Multibody Problems Assume frictionless bearings Assume tension in the cable/belt/rope is the same throughout Neglect pulley weights

How much force must the person exert to hold the system in equilibrium?

Used with permission from Engineering Mechanics: Statics, McGill/King, 4th Ed, 2003